Visiting the Musée Rodin in Paris

On a hot Saturday in July, I visited the lovely Musée Rodin in the left bank of Paris. The museum opened in 1919 to celebrate the work of French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Rodin is known for his sculptures, most often depicting the human body and revered for his interpretation of intimate relationships. Today his relationship with fellow sculptor Camille Claudel is particularly fascinating, and the museum features a few of Claudel’s works as well.

Anselm Kiefer

The featured exhibition at the time was called “Kiefer Rodin” and the entrance hall was filled with enormous Anselm Kiefer paintings and sculptures behind glass. I’ve long been a fan of Anselm Kiefer so I was excited to check out his incredibly dark and moody work. Many of the works were contemporary, made in the last year or two and all exuded a melancholy that spoke to times of war and sadness.

Rodin’s Sculptures

The museum’s main collection had a wonderful display of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures, some hanging on the wall, and others displayed on Romanesque columns.

A portrait of Rodin in his studio by René Avigdor

Outside the Museum

Outside the museum you can find a very well manicured French park, offering stunning views of the museum building. You can also see Rodin’s famous sculpture “The Thinker.”

I’m an American photographer and writer based in Paris after living in New York for 7 years and then and spending a year and a half traveling. My work has been featured by the Paris and Nice Tourism Offices, Art Basel, and Refinery 29. Culture Passport is a place to share my travels and experiences in new places, with a focus on cultural attractions.

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Welcome to Culture Passport! I'm an American travel writer and photographer specializing in French destinations and cultural attractions in art, architecture and design. You can follow my personal account @victoriaptrsn or my travel account @culturepassport on Instagram! Bon voyage